Tesla Model 3 Orders Now Past 253K Mark
Tesla Model 3 preorders aren’t slowing down.
Update: Musk has just tweeted that orders have reached 253,000 as of 7:00 AM Pacific this morning.
CEO Elon Musk tweeted late last night that orders have reached 232,000, over 100,000 more than the 115,000 figure announced when the car was unveiled. Musk even admitted that he is “definitely going to need to rethink production planning,” considering how many people are at least considering to make the Model 3 their next car.
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Although this past week’s debut is just “part 1” for the Model 3, the entry-level electric vehicle promises to deliver at least a 215-mile all-electric range and will be priced from $35,000. It has no intentions of being a slow car either, with the base model going zero-to-60 mph in less than six seconds while faster variants are in the works.
Now 232k orders
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 2, 2016
253k as of 7am this morning
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 2, 2016
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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